Each house and each neighborhood is different.I automatically fill in x cost for mechanicals (electric, plumbing HVAC... etc) per sq foot.

We have also closed a deal and sold off a portion which was not of interest to us - the closest we have been to a "skip transfer".There is generally nothing wrong - legally - with the transactional mechanics of buying a property than {almost} immediately selling all or part of it.  

@Galit Garsiel, my take is design/finishes get houses under contract and mechanicals/systems kill deals.  

We are extra cautious on rural properties and condos, and likely won't get involved with any of those types for the foreseeable future.ARV is the biggest variable that can mess up a deal in my opinion, so logically, I think the most emphasis should be placed on that as well to make sure there is a buffer for the changing market.

@Josh Corby you're very welcome.I, personally, have never purchased sub2 or seller financing but they're both fairly straight forward in terms of the mechanics of the deal.

., 'do business in CA' -- conduct all of your investment mechanics, decisions, actions, etc.) - why not just do these things in Nevada, too - and not pay for your investment management entity set-up and annual maintenance - and your corporate power team twice?

Such as mechanics of a deal. 

Agree to take your fee on the back end in exchange for providing free labor during the rehab and an inside view to the mechanics of the deal?

In the kitchen, did you not put in taller cabinets because the soffit actually hides mechanicals and couldn't be removed?  

Its worth it for you to engage with a buyer-broker to represent you who will select and analyze the comps that are appropriate to your position as buyer.Think about it like this (hopefully you aren't a mechanic) - if your engine has trouble, the shop will run tests.